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Welcome to We Are Winchester
Discover more of
the city we love.
Your independent guide to Winchester — local stories, places to explore, great businesses and things to do.
DISCOVER · EXPLORE · ENJOY
What's happening in Winchester?
Explore the city, discover independent businesses and revisit stories from the We Are Winchester archive.
What's On
What’s on in Winchester
A place for forthcoming events, exhibitions and things to do. Our new listings are being prepared.
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Around Winchester
Discover our city centre
Local favourites, independent shops and interesting corners of Winchester.
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Community stories
Winchester through your eyes
Local photographs, memories, recommendations and community conversations.
Read local storiesSUPPORT LOCAL
Find a local business.
From cafés and independent shops to builders, accountants and home services — discover businesses in and around Winchester.
Browse the categories while we prepare the new business directory. Verified listings are coming soon.
FROM OUR ARCHIVE
All stories →Local people. Local stories.
Four features from the original We Are Winchester website, with their original publication dates.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Be part of Winchester.
Discover how We Are Winchester could help your business reach local people through directory listings, Facebook features and sponsored content.
Register free to explore advertising opportunities and, submit your free directory listing and complimentary introductory Facebook post.
CLAIM YOUR FREE LISTINGSubmit your free listing for review. You can choose one or more WE ARE areas.
✓ Free directory listing (submit for review)
✓ Introductory Facebook post (subject to approval)
✓ Advertising available without registration
✓ Optional business marketing emails with consent
CELEBRATING OUR NEW WEBSITE
Explore the launch offer10 free sponsored features for local businesses.
Our launch offer is limited to 10 approved Winchester businesses, with one free sponsored feature per business. Follow the We Are Winchester Facebook page to qualify. We’ll confirm your place and publication details after reviewing your request.
MORE TO EXPLORE
A community with plenty to discover.
A few features we've discussed — designed to develop as the website and local audience grow.
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Local stories & recommendations
What residents are talking about, independent business stories and local knowledge.
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What's On Winchester
Recurring guides and curated local events, with clearly marked sponsorship opportunities.
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Guess the Street
A planned photo guessing game — targeted for a later launch, not live yet.
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Local offers
Potential future discounts and promotions from participating businesses.
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